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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 4th-Gen 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10935 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH7T6HMLA |
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Compared with the previous MZ7LH7T6HMLA, the Samsung PM883 MZ-7LH7T60 refresh leverages 4th-Gen 64-layer V-NAND to deliver a more mature high-capacity SATA profile, combining 7.68 TB with 1.3 DWPD and 10,935 TBW for stronger write endurance in the same deployment class. With 550/520 MB/s sequential performance and up to 98,000/28,000 IOPS, it is a better fit than typical legacy SATA enterprise SSDs for read-heavy virtualization, scale-out storage, and dense 1U/2U server upgrades where maximum capacity per bay still matters.
With an endurance rating of 10,935 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, this SSD is designed to handle sustained daily writes in business environments without quickly wearing out. In typical OS, boot, virtualization, or read-heavy application workloads, that level of endurance is far beyond normal demand and can comfortably support long-term use, including 10+ years as a system drive under standard write patterns. Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of data corruption and improving service continuity. Its enterprise-grade UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low probability of unrecoverable read errors, and together with the 2 million hour MTBF, it provides strong assurance for data integrity and dependable operation.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with near-bus-limit sequential read performance, enables a straightforward drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage arrays without requiring a PCIe platform refresh.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and boot-heavy server environments return small-block data quickly under high concurrency.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for mixed-use enterprise workloads that generate steady daily writes, such as email, collaboration, and general-purpose VM storage.
4. Samsung 4th-Gen 64-layer 3D TLC V-NAND provides a balanced combination of capacity, power efficiency, and long-term reliability that data centers need for cost-effective scale-out deployments.
5. The low typical latency supports faster application response times and more predictable QoS, which is especially valuable for transaction processing and latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this capacity stack, 7.68 TB is the sweet-spot SKU. Compared with 3.84 TB, it gives substantially more headroom for data growth, longer refresh cycles, and better consolidation efficiency without changing the expected enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with 15.36 TB, it typically delivers a more attractive cost-to-capacity balance while avoiding unnecessary overprovisioning for mid-scale deployments. This makes 7.68 TB especially well suited for clusters hosting around 60 to 90 general-purpose virtual machines, mixed read-heavy databases, or dense boot-and-app tiers in 2U servers.
Q: Is MZ-7LH7T60 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. The MZ-7LH7T60 is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, thanks to its 1.3 DWPD endurance, 10,935 TBW rating, low 95 µs latency, and enterprise-grade Samsung V-NAND TLC.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day over its warranty term. With 7.68 TB capacity, that equals about 9.98 TB of writes daily within specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in performance-critical environments, as it balances speed, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may suit capacity-focused deployments.